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Fall-Favorite Apple Cider Chicken Recipe for 2 Perfectly Crispy Thighs

Apple Cider Chicken
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A cozy, skillet-style chicken dish with apples, cider, and cream, perfect for fall and winter meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji work best)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup apple cider (non-alcoholic or hard cider)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • Optional: sliced mushrooms or baby potatoes

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden and crisp.
  2. Remove chicken and melt butter in the same pan. Add onions and apples and cook until softened. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in apple cider and scrape up the brown bits. Add Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and thyme.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, simmer uncovered 5 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for the best flavor.
  • For extra richness, add mushrooms or baby potatoes.
  • Pairs well with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

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